Bennett's lawyer says client will plead not guilty if case goes to trial

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Michael Bennett will enter a not guilty plea if he faces a trial on a felony injury of the elderly charge, his lawyer told ESPN.

Bennett, who posted $10,000 bail after turning himself in on Monday, is represented by Rusty Hardin.

"The only two possible outcomes for this case is the DA's office they don't have a case and dismissing, or a trial -- one or the other," Hardin said Friday, per ESPN. "If and whenever they ask for a plea, it will be not guilty."

Bennett's next court appearance is scheduled for Apr. 23 in Harris County, Texas, though Hardin doesn't expect his client to be asked to enter a plea at that time.

Bennett was indicted last week by a Texas grand jury stemming from an incident following Super Bowl LI, but was out of the country at the time.

According to the Harris County district attorney's statement, Bennett injured a 66-year-old paraplegic woman while trying to push his way on to the field from the stands on Feb. 5, 2017 in Houston. Bennett was at the game as a spectator watching his brother Martellus play for the New England Patriots against the Atlanta Falcons.

Bennett, 32, is charged with intentionally and knowingly causing bodily injury to a person 65 years or older. The charge carries a penalty of up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

According to the District Attorney's Office, Bennett was told by stadium security personnel that he had to use a different entrance to gain access to the field. But he ignored security members and shoved his way on to the field and injured the disabled woman, who was in a wheelchair and was a member of security.

Michael Bennett was a member of the Seattle Seahawks at the time of the incident. He was recently traded to the Eagles.